MN HF1527

Lowers the age of compulsory school attendance in Minnesota from seven to six years old, effective for the 2015-2016 school year and later.

Requires children ages six through 17 to receive instruction unless they have graduated, with parents able to withdraw children under age six from enrollment at any time.

Updates immunization requirements to reflect the new age threshold of six years old, adjusting vaccination schedules and exemptions accordingly for younger children entering school.

Modifies reporting requirements for homeschooled and non-public school students, requiring initial reports to district superintendents by October 1 of the first school year a child receives instruction after reaching age six.

Adjusts developmental screening program requirements and special education eligibility provisions to account for children ages three through six experiencing developmental delays under the new compulsory attendance age.